Bill Evans

Call: 1988

"I have worked with Bill Evans for over a decade. He is an extremely skilled advocate. He is respected by his peers and my clients are always impressed by his compassion and his combative approach to their case."

Nora Talbi, Associate Solicitor, EBR Attridge LLP Solicitors.

Bill Evans is a criminal specialist who defends in back-to-back serious cases often as leading counsel. Bill is a tactically astute and forceful advocate. He has a reputation for excellent client care and a hands-on approach to case preparation.

Since qualifying in 1988 Bill has divided his time between practising from chambers and as an in-house advocate at two London solicitors firms, where he was a partner. He consequently has a complete understanding of the pressures faced by criminal solicitors and the service and assistance they require from counsel they instruct.

Criminal Defence

Bill’s practice includes all serious crime with a particular emphasis on drugs conspiracies, serious violence and fraud. He has defended in multi-defendant murders, and acted as leading counsel in numerous substantial drug and fraud cases. He has defended members of leading Traveller families for a variety of offences including prosecutions under the Modern Slavery Act. As a result of his work in serious fraud stretching back over 15 years, he is adept at managing large volumes of prosecution evidence and quickly understanding the key issues in a case.

Notable cases

Murder

R v C (Central Criminal Court) 14 year old charged with murder of 18 year old

R v L (Winchester Crown Court): 28 year old acquitted of body in the boot murder in Bournemouth

“I have instructed Bill in many serious cases and continue to do so. He has great integrity coupled with an easy manner and he is an impressive advocate. He works hard for his clients. He is our ‘go to’ counsel for serious criminal cases.”